Stepping into S & N by Shantnu Nikhil’s first store in Chennai feels like walking into a pristine, curated wardrobe. Shirts are neatly lined up on racks, suits hang in crisp perfection, and the occasional shimmer of sequins bring the drama. The retail space aligns with the philosophy of designer duo Shantanu and Nikhil, and…
For the past few years, the midsize sedan conversation has revolved largely around two cars: the Volkswagen Virtus and the Skoda Slavia. Between their turbocharged engines, European driving manners and strong enthusiast appeal, they have become the default recommendations in the segment. The Honda City, meanwhile, had quietly gone about its business. That may be…
A new chapter — Or a complete identity shift? Ferrari has never been a company afraid of change. Throughout its history, Maranello has repeatedly challenged convention, whether through mid-engined super-cars, turbocharging, hybridisation or radical aerodynamic philosophies born from motor sport. Yet even by Ferrari’s standards, the unveiling of the Luce feels like a moment of…
Dr Geetika Srivastava still remembers the patient who walked into her clinic with a granulomatous reaction ― formation of clusters of immune cells ― after an injectable treatment performed in a salon. “Adequate aseptic precautions were not followed,” says the Delhi-based dermatologist and founder of Influennz Skin & Hair Clinic, Hauz Khas. “What was meant…
There is a moment — somewhere between the first transition and the second lungful of tire smoke — when drifting stops feeling like automotive theatre and starts making complete sense. For me, it happened at Mobara Twin Circuit, about 90 minutes outside Tokyo, strapped into the passenger seat of a sideways Nissan Silvia S15. Fausto,…
There is an audience watching with rapt attention as Namrata Soni picks up a brush, and sweeps it across the cheeks of a model seated in front of her. 2026 marks 26 years since the celebrated make-up artiste first picked up a brush, beginning a career that has spanned films, editorial spreads, brides and weddings,…
House of Malabar | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Once an afterthought relegated to beach bags, men’s swimwear is now being recast as a wardrobe essential, thanks to a rising cohort of homegrown designers reimagining what it means to dress for the water. Estimates vary widely depending on how the category is defined, but while some…
Turn off that alarm. You do not need it. At Isai Karai, you are woken by chatty birds, a bright stream of sunlight, and the excitement about what is going to be served for breakfast. The new property by CGH Earth Saha, about 10 kilometres from central Mamallapuram, is tucked away in the midst of…
(From left) Sudha Reddy, Isha Ambani and Karan Johar | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Met Gala this year arrived dressed as something more thoughtful, Costume as Art, but the mood around it had a sharper edge. Outside the museum, there were protests aimed squarely at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez stepping in as honorary…
The BMW M440i xDrive Convertible combines sharp styling with classic open-top appeal. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The BMW M440i xDrive Convertible comes to India as a CBU, and its intent is clear from first glance. The design is sleek and flowing, but it’s the sharper character lines and low, wide stance that give it…
